On a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer : The " CHECK ENGINE " warning light is just to the left of the battery voltage gauge
An engine misfire has been detected
my check engine light stays on and the o/d light blinks....what could this mean?
The check " gage " light on in your 1997 Mercury Mountaineer indicates that either your engine oil pressure is LOW , your engine temperature is HIGH or your gas tank is AT OR NEAR EMPTY .
If the check engine light is blinking that means that an engine cylinder misfire has been detected
On a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer : The " check gage " light comes on if the engine coolant temperature is too high , the engine oil pressure is too low , or the gas gauge is at or near empty
An ignition misfire has been detected
The check engine light is just to the left of your battery voltage gauge in your gauge cluster . When you turn your ignition key to the run position , just before starting your engine , the check engine light should come on momentarily to check the bulb
To reset the service engine soon light on a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer, you can buy a scan tool. Make sure you note down the numbers before scanning.
There are dozens of things that turn the light on. Take it to auto zone and have the codes read free.
It is right under the dashboard under the steering wheel.
check brake fluid level.